Panama City, Bay County, Florida
Sunday, January 25, 2015
www.baycommunitynews.com
By: Kevin Earl Wood, Email: allunited@bellsouth.net
CASE SETTLED and CLOSED
The United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida, Panama City Division, just dismissed the case of Derrick Ryan Bacon vs. Bay County Sheriff Frank McKeithen, et al., after the parties have reached a settlement in the case.
According to Panama […]

Narcotics investigators with the Special Investigations Division of the Bay County Sheriff’s Office seized an assortment of illegal narcotics and arrested one after a traffic stop yesterday at 11:00 pm, January 22, 2015.
As investigators conducted the traffic stop in the Palm Cove subdivision on Panama City Beach, the driver of the vehicle accelerated and made […]

On December 15, 2014, deputies arrested Jonathan Taylor (w/m, dob: 12-15-93, 5100 E. 7th St. Lot #9, Panama City) and Michael Perdomo (w/m, dob: 09-08-91, 1113 Delaware Ave., Lynn Haven) in the Youngstown area, after they entered a home in a neighborhood where they were trying to sell vacuum cleaners door to door.
On January 17, […]

The Bay County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the fraudulent use of a person’s credit card information. On Sunday, January 11, 2014, a woman discovered that someone had attempted to use her credit card information without her knowledge or permission.
Further investigation revealed that a black male attempted to use the credit card information to conduct a […]

The Lynn Haven Police Department announced today that as a result of media broadcasts in the robbery of
a local woman numerous tips were received and the suspect has been identified and arrested.
The suspect was identified by numerous callers as Timothy Blake Keller, 56 years of age. His last known address was in the Southport area […]

Boaters on the Choctawhatchee River now through the end of summer are urged to go slow and be ready to react, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). The reason is a growing Gulf sturgeon population and their habit of leaping out of the water at the most inopportune times.
About a year […]

It is time to speak out about Florida’s proposed change to large-mouth bass management by filling out an online survey or attending a local meeting (see MyFWC.com/Calendar). The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) wants to be sure management strategies optimize use and enjoyment of these fish in a sustainable manner.
Black bass — among […]

The recreational harvest of greater amberjack and gray triggerfish in Gulf of Mexico state waters (shore to 9 nautical miles) closes June 1 and will remain closed through July 31, reopening Aug. 1.
In federal Gulf waters, greater amberjack will also be closed June 1 through July 31. Gray triggerfish closed in Gulf federal waters May […]

How many of us hunters are on Facebook? Well, did you know that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) now has its own “HuntFlorida” Facebook page? Next time you log in, go to Facebook.com/HGM.FWC and give us a “like,” so you can stay abreast of the many advertised hunting opportunities and hear about […]

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) made several changes that will be in effect from June 1 through Aug. 31 this year, in Apalachicola Bay in an effort to conserve oyster resources.
The FWC has been working with the Franklin County oyster industry to implement these temporary changes. Apalachicola Bay oysters have significantly declined […]

It seems that everywhere you look today, there is a sign for businesses selling e-liquids and e-cigarettes, and new retailers are popping up with regularity. Even convenience stores are carrying the products.
Most studies agree that Vaping is healthier than smoking, and can help those suffering from Emphysema, COPD and other smoking related illnesses. Visit a […]

Recently, I had to go to Freeport for a dental appointment, and my wife rode with me. Following the appointment, we decided to stop and have lunch. Going through Bruce, we had seen this quaint little place every time we drove by, but never took the opportunity to stop. It seemed we were always in […]

Harley is hosting a charity ride for The Ark (formerly Noah’s Ark) on Saturday, April 26. Attached are details and a poster. We are excited to host two well-known Nashville singer-songwriters during this event, Jerry Arhelger and Harley “Coconut” Lamoureux. All proceeds of this event […]

The Bay County Sheriff’s Office issued a scam alert today after receiving complaints from several victims in Bay County.
In this most recent scam, a victim is contacted by an unsolicited email offering a job for ROCKSTAR Energy Drinks. All the victim must do is agree to have their personal vehicle auto-wrapped by ROCKSTAR Energy Drinks […]

The Bay County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by Gulf Coast State College on May 5, 2014, in reference to a complaint by the school that the coach of the girl’s softball team was suspected of stealing money.

Investigators learned that several of the players on the team had recently complained to the college of mistreatment by […]

Panama City, FL – Bay High School teacher Maegan DeMoss is the 2014 recipient of the Henshaw-Whitley Teacher Excellence Award.

She is a reading teacher who works with students to improve their reading skills. Letters of recommendation about Mrs. DeMoss described her dedication to her students as a teacher who believes in her students, provides them […]

The celebration of poetry serves a unique purpose. It is a student-centered event, which showcases poetry talents from our very own diverse student population. The community is invited to attend. Our students will also demonstrate the character trait of generosity, by donating newly purchased poetry books to the Panama City Nursing Center. […]

Panama City, FL – A group of Marine Science educators from across the state will attend sessions at Surfside Middle School on Saturday, April 26, 2014 as a part of a weekend conference in Panama City. The Saturday sessions will take place from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. in the Surfside cafeteria. There will be exhibits and a STEM Panel along with workshops for teacher […]

The Bay Education Foundation is proud to announce the award of Employee Tuition Assistance Scholarships for the Fall 2014 semester to the following Bay District Schools employees.

The Foundation partners with the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations and the Florida Legislature to provide funding for the employee tuition assistance scholarships to BDS employees who are pursuing […]

Panama City, Bay County, Florida
Thursday, January 8, 2015
www.baycommunitynews.com
By: Kevin Earl Wood, Email: allunited@bellsouth.net
The answer to the question of “What Does Free Speech, Murder of Reporters in France, Florida Bay County elected Clerk of Court Bill Kinsaul, and elected 14th Judicial Circuit Public Defender Herman Laramore all Have In Common?”, although not funny, it is a one-liner response: […]

The Bay County Sheriff’s Office today announced the promotion of Joe Smiley, a Lieutenant in the Warrants Division, to the rank of Captain and Warrants Division Commander.
After several months as an auxiliary Officer for the Panama City Beach Police Department, Captain Smiley joined the Bay County Sheriff’s Office in 1990 and served as a Deputy […]

The deaths of more than fifty five (55) children at the Dozier School for Boys in Marianna, Jackson County, Florida, or those others abused and tortured at the “White House” at Dozier, will never be forgotten by Nashville country legends with their […]

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The Bay County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call January 24 at 10:22 pm in reference to an incident of domestic violence in Bayou George. Deputies went to the area of Shannon Circle and C.R. 2301. Deputies met with Erin Goodwin, age 34, who stated her husband, Christopher Williams, age 29, had attacked her […]

The Bay County Sheriff’s office arrested a Fountain man on Monday morning after he was reported shooting wildly around a home on Highway 231, and then shot at responding deputies.
At about 3:45 Monday morning, January 19, 2015, a 911 call was placed by the suspect’s ex-wife complaining that her ex-husband Richard Polous was outside her […]

Panama City, Bay County, Florida
Thursday, January 10, 2015
www.baycommunitynews.com
By: Kevin Earl Wood, Email: allunited@bellsouth.net
Bay Community News has previously reported on Bay County, Florida, Clerk of Court Bill Kinsaul’s falsification of public records, particularly court dockets that involved Pretrial Intervention/Diversion (PTI) agreements between a first time offender and the State Attorney. The previous story detailed how Mr. Kinsaul was […]